132 Scotland Road, Chesterton: An Archaeological Desktop Assessment

Abstract

A desk based assessment was carried out for land at 132 Scotland Road, Chesterton in advance of a proposed development. This revealed a low density of evidence for prehistoric and Romano-British activity in the area but good documentary, and recent archaeological evidence to suggest that Chesterton was a thriving settlement from at least Domesday period onwards. The proposed development area lies within the Medieval settlement area along the former Back Lane. There is therefore potential for the survival of street front and back plot activity dating from the Post Conquest period onwards. Evidence from historic maps and a site visit suggest that there has been little recent disturbance on the site. This suggests that there is good potential for the preservation of any such archaeology except on the site of the upstanding nineteenth century house.